Tomkins pleased with clean sheet

James Tomkins returned to the West Ham United starting eleven at Old Trafford and was delighted to help the team to a first clean sheet in ten Barclays Premier League matches.

The Hammers were solid against Manchester United, but could possibily have turned the draw into victory with several good chances falling their way.

Tomkins admitted the win could have been theirs, but was still satisfied with the point.

He said: "It could have been all three - we had so many chances and you don't often get that at Old Trafford.

"They keep a lot of clean sheets, but we could have scored two or three. On another day they go in, but we'll take the point home and [look at it] as a good day at the office."

Tomkins' chance back in the team came at right back, and although he is more recognised in the centre, the Academy graduate is pleased to do his bit there.

He added: "I'm still learning there. It's a completely different experience for me - I'd be able to count the amount of times I've played there on two hands.

"I've had a couple of good performances there against some good teams so it's been a good test for me.

"I want to play anywhere for the team and I'm enjoying it at right back."